Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Treating animals hurt by OC oil spill, resuming LA Opera with focus on diversity
More than 126,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean this weekend. Orange County officials blamed a damaged pipeline off the coast of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenMore than 126,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean this weekend. Orange County officials blamed a damaged pipeline off the coast of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. It could take weeks to months to respond to the fallout on animals, according to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has authorized a nationwide strike. They represent about 60,000 “below the line” workers who’ve complained of long hours, few breaks, and low wages.
Press Play also looks at the return of LA Opera, the Supreme Court’s new term, and where the world’s richest people are hiding their assets.
In this episode
5 storiesPreview Supreme Court’s new term: Abortion, guns, terrorism
The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term kicks off today, and the docket contains several monumental cases the nine justices must consider.
Read the story10 minWhere the world’s richest people are parking their money: Pandora Papers investigates
Millions of newly released documents show that some of the world’s richest and most powerful people are using tax havens and shell companies to hide their vast wealth from tax authorities and criminal investigators.
Read the story8 minMassive oil spill in OC endangers birds, seals, sea lions. Wildlife care workers are preparing for the worst
Peter Chang, CEO at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, says he’s concerned about animals ingesting and inhaling the oil, which can affect their respiratory systems.
Read the story7 minOne of Hollywood’s biggest unions authorizes a nationwide strike for the first time
More than 98% of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) members voted to authorize a nationwide strike today .
Read the story9 minThe LA Opera focuses on race and class in its first in-person show since COVID pandemic
The LA Opera premiered Giuseppe Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” last month — its first show since the coronavirus pandemic started in March 2020.
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